Academy Prime-Time Casual Coach

As an integral part of our dynamic team, you will play a crucial role in upholding our organisation's commitment to sustainability. Regardless of your specific role, we expect all employees to actively embrace and adhere to our sustainability policies. Your dedication to environmentally conscious practices, resource efficiency, and ethical considerations will contribute to our collective efforts in fostering a responsible and sustainable workplace. We believe that each team member, regardless of their functional area, plays a vital role in promoting and implementing sustainable practices that align with our organisational values.

Exeter City Football Club seeks to ensure the safety, safeguarding and wellbeing of all children, young people and adults at risk who engage in its activities.

We have an exciting opportunity within our Academy for the 2026/27 season - Prime-Time Age Group Coach

Coaching role

Within the designated age group, the successful candidate will be responsible for proactively taking forward the ‘Next Generation Plan’ and incorporating the specific needs of the players & staff. Supporting, guiding and directing talented young players to maximise their potential in sporting performance & personal excellence within the Academy and supporting the delivery of relevant, innovative & enjoyable coaching practices.

The closing date is 9th September 2026 – if you are interested in this role, please do not delay applying as the vacancy could be closed early if we receive a high level of applications.

Interview date: To be confirmed

All candidates will require an enhanced DBS Check and must be able to prove their eligibility to work within the UK.

Job Description

Purpose & Role function

• Support, guide and direct talented young players to maximise their potential in sporting performance & personal excellence within the Academy.
• Support the delivery of relevant, innovative & enjoyable coaching practices.
• Uphold and demonstrate the values, standards and behaviours expected by ECFC both inside & outside the Club.

Other Key relationships

• Head of Coaching & Player Development
• Academy Director
• Other Cell Lead Coaches
• Academy multi-disciplinary team across phases
• Parents & guardians
• EFL & FA staff

Role Summary

• Develop young players who aspire to play high quality possession-based football for ECFC and beyond.
• Prepare for & coach one training session per week with a designated age group.
• Prepare for & coach an age group match as part of the games programme with a designated age group.
• Attend all age group player reviews, contributing to feedback on progress and IDP’s.
• Work from an aligned & periodised coaching curriculum that is constantly reviewed.
• Progress talented young players through the Academy.
• Combine and collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Liaise with Cell Lead regarding trialist performance and contribute to feedback.
• Commit to the Excellent Coaching Framework, continually reflecting and developing as a practitioner.

Safeguarding

• Attend seasonal safeguarding training as required by the Club.
• Adhere to all guidelines contained within the Club's Safeguarding Policy.
• Utilise the ‘MyConcern’ system to ‘recognise, respond, report and record’ any safeguarding incidents in a timely and detailed manner.
• Place player safety and welfare as a top priority at all times.
• Ensure all technical equipment is safe & stored securely.